About “Stuck in the Mud”

“Mud” takes on several meanings in hip-hop. It can mean drugs (Lean or alcohol), coming from the ghetto, and being isolated. Isaiah blends these different interpretations, touching on his drug addiction and psychological struggles.

What else does this song sound like?

Part I of “Stuck in the Mud” bears a strong resemblance to Outkast’sAquemini, with its rumbling bass, dry rattle and bass-heavy live-sounding drums that sound like they’re underwater.

Isaiah also highlights how helpless he is despite all the advantages he should possess: